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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 456.56 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 456.56 and 212.87 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 456.56 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/456.56 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 456.56 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 97,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,184.58/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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